Cameron Norrie came back from two sets down for only the third time in his career as the British No 1 squeaked his way into the third round of the Australian Open.
Norrie could only look up to his player box in disbelief when Italian qualifier Guilio Zeppieri raced into a two-set lead.
A medical time-out, plus two lengthy rain delays, did their best to disrupt any hopes of a comeback but Norrie showed the spirit British fans have become accustomed to seeing from Andy Murray through the years, that flat-out refusal to know when you’re beaten.
And after three hours and 36 minutes of match action, Norrie was the only with his hand in the air, letting rip with a fist pump, after sealing a clash with Casper Ruud in round three.
More to follow.
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